Westview, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
11,823 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,840 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$333,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$378 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$915 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami-Dade County
6
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami-Dade County
7
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 67% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (68%) (29%) Conservative

Climate

Tropical monsoon climate. Very warm climate with intense seasonal rainfall and a short dry season. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 67
Feb 2 0 69
Mar 3 0 72
Apr 3 0 74
May 6 0 79
Jun 10 0 82
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 8 0 84
Sep 9 0 82
Oct 6 0 79
Nov 3 0 74
Dec 2 0 70

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

School for Advanced Studies North
<1 miles, SW · 4.6star
Carrie P Meek/Westview K-8 Center
<1 miles, NE · 1.9star
The Seed School of Miami
<1 miles, E · 1.4star
Henry Es Reeves Elementary School
<1 miles, SE · 3.7star

Colleges

Barry University
3 miles, SE · 2.8star
St Thomas University
3 miles, N · 2.8star
Florida Memorial University
3 miles, N · 1.4star

Hospitals

North Shore Medical Center
2 miles, SE · 1.4star
Hialeah Hospital
3 miles, SW · 2.3star
Palmetto General Hospital
5 miles, NW · 3.2star

Airports

Miami International Airport
7 miles, SW · 4.1star
Palm Beach International Airport
56 miles, NE · 2.8star